Film Screening 5th December, 2025

Poster for Lebanese Film Festival: The Third Rahbani

Lebanese Film Festival: The Third Rahbani 

7:30 PM, 5th December, 2025

  • TBA
  • 80 mins
  • 2023
  • Fayrouz Serhal
  • Elias El Rahbani

The Lebanese Film Festival returns to Canberra for its 13th edition with a two-film showcase on December 5-6 reflecting Lebanon’s resilience, memory and identity. Both screenings are FREE with no membership required. Learn more about the Festival on their website at www.lff.org.au

Dive into the illustrious and complex legacy of one of Lebanon's most influential composers, Elias Rahbani, in this compelling documentary. While his elder brothers, Assi and Mansour, became globally known for their iconic work with singer Fairuz, The Third Rahbani chronicles Elias’s extraordinary journey to carve his own unique path in the Arab music world.

Director Feyrouz Serhal utilises a wealth of personal archives and intimate interviews to trace his rise, challenges, and indelible mark on the region’s arts. The film not only serves as a beautiful tribute to Elias’s artistry, but also offers a rare look at the creative pressures within a legendary musical dynasty.